We are a law firm with over 32 years experience in the practice of matrimonial and family law. We advise our clients on the fullest extent needed to settle, negotiate, resolve or litigate their matrimonial and family law issues.

Divorce and Financial Support
New Jersey is a “no fault” divorce state. If one spouse wants to terminate the marriage, the other spouse cannot prevent him or her from doing so. It also means that when a Judge decides the underlying issues, his or her determination will not be based on who s/he believes to have caused the break-up. In other words, a New Jersey Judge will not consider issues such as infidelity or undesirable behavior in the final judgment. This also means that absent certain exceptions, the marital estate, or the property that has been purchased, accumulated or improved during the marriage, will be divided fairly and “equitably”, irrespective of fault. The New Jersey Judge will decide what alimony, child support and property distribution is fair and equitable between the parties. It is our obligation as an experienced family law firm to represent our clients in a way which is so thorough that we do not miss a penny of contribution made by our clients to a marriage for which she or he must be recognized in the property distribution at the end of the marriage.

Asset and Wealth Identification and Valuation
Divorce cases involving substantial assets or complex estates require specialized knowledge. Through the discovery process, we are skilled at identifying and valuing assets and wealth, including real estate, securities, business interests, retirement funds, pension plans, tax shelters (domestic and foreign), overseas accounts, stock options, trusts and other actual or potential sources of wealth.

Negotiation and Litigation
Resolving matrimonial disputes requires patient, persistent negotiation. But to be most effective, negotiation must be balanced by the skills and resources to litigate at the highest levels. We  are experienced litigators; precisely the experience that allows us to avoid litigation when possible, and to prevail in court when necessary. We also have extensive experience negotiating and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements to provide our clients with reliable, long-term security.

Child Custody
Securing the stability and support of children whose parents are involved in matrimonial or paternity disputes requires both skill and compassion. As a former member of the English Children Law Panel, Sterling Rauf, Esquire is well experienced at resolving children related issues efficiently, keeping both the children’s and the client’s best interests at the forefront.

Individualized Attention
Matrimonial and family law cases are, by their nature, highly personal affairs. We have built our reputation one client at a time, and that individualized focus remains the core of our practice. Every client’s situation is unique and requires a unique strategy.

A Network of Professionals
With over 32 years in the legal profession in both the United States and England, we are connected to a broad network of professionals and professional resources, which enables our clients to access specialized expertise and professional support to meet their needs beyond legal representation.